Engineering and Environmental Design · Engineering & Design

Renewable Energy Solutions

Designing and testing prototypes that harness wind, solar, or water energy.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we maximize the energy output of a wind turbine blade?
  2. 2What are the limitations of using solar energy in the Irish climate?
  3. 3How do we store energy for use when the sun is not shining?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Energy and ForcesNCCA: Primary - Environmental Awareness
Class/Year: 5th Class
Subject: Scientific Inquiry and the Natural World
Unit: Engineering and Environmental Design
Period: Engineering & Design

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